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To lift or not to lift ?

For most of you here the answer is obvious.
I am also wondering if I should get a lift soon or not.
Therefore, before I decide I would like to learn more, especially about consequences and disadventages of a lift, which are usually not discussed...

For example, I realize that it is almost impossible to park in most parking structures with additional 3-4". I have just learned that it may be impossible to change a flat tire (unless using a hi-jack, which requires new bumpers). Are there any other things I should be aware of ? Any faster wear of car components ? Lower gas mileage ?

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on September 10, 2009 at 12:05pm
I have had my spacers in for over a year and I have had not issues at all.

Of course I do not drive like some. But still , no issues with my set up
Permalink Reply by A.J.Cruiser on September 10, 2009 at 8:50am
Dooo it just dooo it as starsky and hutch say dooo it just dooo it...It'll make your FJ look sick but must warn you once you mod you wont stop
Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on September 10, 2009 at 9:17am
adding spaces can make the shock too long, here is a diagram illustrating the effects of adding a spacer...
http://www.bilsteinus.com/leveling

Permalink Reply by daPitbull on September 10, 2009 at 9:43am
Top load spacers will make the strut too long, but pre-load spacers do not. But the do have other disadvantages though, like premature wear.

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